Tag: popular religiosity
Caceres archdiocese launches app on Peñafrancia devotion
The archdiocese’s Commission on Social Communications said its primary aim is to further promote the devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia
The return of Aliwan as the ‘Mother of all Fiesta’
Festivals are prime manifestations of the Filipino’s fervent devotion and faith characterized by history, artistry, creativity, and passion
‘Taong putik’: A ‘muddy’ expression of faith
The devotees of the “Pagsa-San Juan” call themselves “Taong Putik,” literally “mud people"
IN PHOTOS: “Ahunan sa Ping-as”: A Resilient Religious Festivity Returns
The return of Ahunan sa Ping-as brought a sense of hope and renewal to the community of Pakil and neighboring places
Where have all the ‘Santacruzan’ and ‘Flores de Mayo’ gone?
The Santacruzan now being held as a pageant is an indication of how the Catholic Church has been losing its grip on the faithful
In northern Philippine town, faithful drink, dance before Ash Wednesday
It traces its roots to the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines when Spanish missionaries celebrate "Shrove Tuesday"
Festival hopping in honor of the Black Nazarene and Santo Niño
The colorful culture of the Philippines is best seen through the vibrant festivals, which are fusions of Catholic and secular practices
Sinulog
Our God is a happy God, a God of joy. Our God is a child God. Our God is a dancing God.
Photos: ‘Pit Senyor!’
Devotees of the image of the Child Jesus would cry on top of their voices “Pit Senyor!”
Photos: Filipinos honor Child Jesus in colorful festival
The devotion of Filipinos, especially people from the central province of Cebu, to the Child Jesus has deep historical roots
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